Meaning · adjective
bossy, overbearing, bullying
- Arrogant and imposing one's will through force, intimidation, or abuse of power
- Overpowering, irresistible (e.g. an urge or force)
In a sentence
Non fare il prepotente con i tuoi compagni di scuola.
Don't be bossy with your schoolmates.
Quel collega è così prepotente che nessuno vuole lavorare con lui.
That colleague is so overbearing that nobody wants to work with him.
Perché rispondi sempre con questo tono prepotente?
Why do you always answer with this bullying tone?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prepotente | masculine · singular |
| prepotente | feminine · singular |
| prepotenti | masculine · plural |
| prepotenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Two-ending adjective (-e / -i), identical for masculine and feminine in each number.
- Can also be used as a noun: 'un prepotente' (a bully).